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Frosty Mug celebrates more than six decades of business
WIGGINS, Miss. (WLOX) - For more than six decades, Frosty Mug in Wiggins has been serving burgers and shakes with a smile. On Saturday, the establishment’s 64th birthday party went from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The restaurant is proven to be near and dear to the hearts of many long-time Wiggins residents.
Area Miss Hospitality contestants ready to compete for state crown
The 75th Mississippi Miss Hospitality Competition is July 12-13 at the Hattiesburg Saenger The-ater. Forty-two women will represent all regions of the state, with the winner serving a one-year term as Mississippi’s official ambassador for economic development and tourism. “Showcasing the importance of tourism and economic development is key to our state’s future, and we […] The post Area Miss Hospitality contestants ready to compete for state crown appeared first on Daily Leader.
USDA: Slightly more SNAP benefits, fewer users in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Even though grocery prices continue to rise, fewer Mississippians rely on food assistance programs compared to 2023. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 389,941 Mississippians used the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in March 2023. One year later, that number is down by over 1.8% to 382,734. The state makes up […]
Movies and TV shows casting in Mississippi
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
Mississippi native to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. Chances are you have heard his music.
Mississippi native and six-time Grammy Award-winner Glen Ballard will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this Thursday. The ceremony, administered by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, will be live-streamed on the official Hollywood Walk of Fame website (walkoffame.com) at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. A Natchez...
WTVA's chief videographer has covered Northeast Mississippi for more than two decades
TUPELO — Alvin Ivy, WTVA's chief videographer, has spent more than two decades behind the camera sharing the news and stories of Northeast Mississippians. Ivy, 52, graduated from Houston High School in 1991. After trying out a couple of colleges, the Trebloc native ended up at Mississippi State University in 1995, where he enrolled in "Introduction to Broadcast." Instructor Curtis Martin sent ...
Three new members appointed, three reappointed to Access to Justice Commission
Chancellor Joseph Kilgore of Philadelphia, former Mississippi Bar President Blake Teller of Vicksburg and attorney Michael Carr of Cleveland have been appointed to the Access to Justice Commission. Hinds Chancery Judge Tiffany Grove of Raymond and attorneys Julian Miller of Jackson and David Haadsma of Tupelo were reappointed to the...
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